Fraudsters in the online dating scene are adopting more sophisticated methods, including fake verification services and AI-generated profiles, making scams harder to spot and increasing risks for users worldwide. The modern dating scam no longer looks like the obvious con…
Experts advise scrutinising recent expenses and setting realistic repayment plans to recover from overspending during the summer, avoiding drastic measures like draining retirement savings or taking on excessive debt. An expensive summer weekend can leave more than a dent in…
A Mumbai-based firm, Apar Industries Limited, reportedly lost Rs 2.30 crore after cybercriminals impersonated company directors on Microsoft Teams, highlighting a growing trend of sophisticated corporate scams across India. A Mumbai company has lost Rs 2.30 crore after cyber fraudsters…
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to New India Assurance Company in a family’s petition demanding Rs 85.6 lakh for the wrongful denial of an insurance claim linked to pilot Captain Sumit Kamal Kapur’s death in the Baramati…
Vigilance authorities in Odisha have arrested two ex-employees of Mayurbhanj Central Cooperative Bank for allegedly diverting over ₹64 lakh through fictitious accounts, part of a wider crackdown on financial irregularities in the state’s cooperative banking sector. Odisha Vigilance has arrested…
Western Union’s widespread use for cross-border money transfers has become a target for fraudsters, prompting urgent advice on how to minimise losses and understand refund limitations amid increasing scam threats. Western Union has long been used by people sending money…
India’s mutual fund assets hit a historic ₹73.7 lakh crore in FY2025-26, driven by rising retail participation, increased SIPs, and broader product interest, signalling a shift towards mainstream household investing across urban and Tier-II centres. India’s mutual fund industry ended…
State Bank of India launches Har Ghar Lakhpati, a recurring deposit plan encouraging disciplined savings for long-term financial goals, with potential to grow modest monthly instalments into over ₹1 lakh within 10 years. State Bank of India’s Har Ghar Lakhpati…
As market fluctuations and healthcare expenses grow, affluent investors are adopting more comprehensive and flexible retirement plans that integrate Goal setting, tax efficiency, asset allocation, and regular reviews to secure their financial future. Retirement planning works best when it starts…
Daily habits and small decisions can quietly chip away at savings or boost financial well-being. Experts highlight that understanding spending, prioritising durability, cooking at home, and asking for better deals are powerful steps towards financial health. Looking back, the most…
Online calculators offer rough estimates for LIC policy surrender values but require careful consideration of policy terms, regulations, and vested bonuses, with recent rule changes adding complexity to the process. An online LIC surrender value calculator can give policyholders a…
The mortgage sector is witnessing a shift towards heightened governance and thorough scrutiny, aligning specialist lending with the industry’s evolving regulatory expectations driven by the FCA’s Consumer Duty regime. There is a clear shift across the mortgage market towards tighter…
